#AskTheExpert Respected Sir, 3 year old daughter have costipation for last 4 days and not passing stools. she is very reluctant to try also. Yesterday we gave her Pegclear. what should we do. Kindly advise.

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it is com. Infant may not pass stool daily or may pass many times with gas . Both are normal . If not passing till 7 days then glycerine suppository can be used for the lubrication of the area .

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constipation is commonly seen in children in which diet modification needs to be done like including high fibres in the diet for which you can give seasonal fruits like papaya, watermelon and seasonal vegetables will also help you can give Daliya , oatsmeal also to your child which is rich in fibres and nutrients too.
giving excess of milk may also cause constipation, so you should limit its quantity.lactulose or polyethylene glycol is of good help, sorbilene is also an option but you should give any medicine or suppository only when presjcribed by your pediatrician.. medication is the secondary option.diet modification is the key.plenty of liquids are of great help too.